There is no doubt that the curved screen on both sides of the Samsung Galaxy S6 edge It was one of the company's major innovations. Both in terms of the design As the functionalitiesIts arrival represented a clear advance and innovation. In the second case, it was clear that further progress was possible. And this is what Samsung has done with the upgrade to Android 6.0 Marshmallow for the terminal we are talking about.
The manufacturer officially announced the new options that reach the curved screen of the Samsung Galaxy S6 edgeThanks to the sixth version of Google's operating system, this is already a reality in several markets. global deployment It is being implemented gradually by region and operator (we will keep you informed when there are updates in Spain).
Improvements for the Samsung Galaxy S6 edge
So much Apps Edge , the People Edge include advances that allow for a much more optimized and intuitive useThis is achieved in both cases because the size of the functional location is now increased, which goes from 260 pixels to 550Therefore, everything is much more visual and, at the same time, usable. Furthermore, the side screen supports up to nine pages with shortcuts and information, so that the user can better organize their workflow.
Continuing with the example of the two aforementioned functionalities, now in Apps Edge It is possible to see from the Samsung Galaxy S6 up to ten applications which are accessed via their corresponding icon (folders are also present, don't forget). In the case of People EdgeWhat is being added is more contact information, since the name and even access to edition or quick contact settings. You can also organize favorites in a unified access zone for calls and messages.
Yahoo! And shortcuts
The collaboration between Samsung and Yahoo! It gains ground on the curved screen of the Samsung Galaxy S6 edge (something that fits with Samsung's commitment to enriching the side panel with news y sports (in real time). The services of the company led by Marissa Mayer thus have a more useful and readily available presence in the new update.
With regard to the quick accessNow, native tools that didn't exist before are included; perhaps the most interesting are the compass, ruler or the use of the flash like a flashlight. Also arrives Task edgewith shortcuts to frequent tasks (creating alarms, composing messages, or opening specific app functions) from the Edge panel. It also adds the ability to customize tab to open the edge and its position to avoid interference with other applications, as well as the direct access to the settings menu of the panel.
- Up to nine panels configurable with access and information.
- Ten apps in Edge Apps and unified favorites on People Edge.
- Task edge to quickly open concrete actions.
- Compass, ruler, and flashlight such as integrated utilities.
- Edge tab customizable and shortcut to settings of the panel.
TouchWiz and Android 6.0: General improvements
Marshmallow introduces key new features of the system: Google Now on Tap To obtain contextual information instantly, the advanced permissions manager to grant or revoke app-to-app access, Pickups to reduce power consumption when the device is idle and Native fingerprint support which improves integration with services and payments.
Samsung, for its part, is lightening TouchWiz with a flatter interface, new color palettes and greater visual consistency. Changes such as the status bar and quick access in light tones, in addition to a shutdown menu redesigned and a search for themes by color palette which makes it easier to customize the system. The internal application search has also been refined to locate everything faster.
In the multimedia section, the camera app adopts the pro mode of the brand's latest models, allowing you to adjust the shutter speed and other parameters that were not previously available in the S6 line. In terms of performance, the update brings stability, Better memory management and a smoother experience navigating menus and multitasking.
How to update and availability
The update is distributed in a OTA (via Wi-Fi or mobile data) and can be checked in Settings, under "About device" and "Software update". The arrival rate depends on the region and the operatorTherefore, it can vary between unlocked units and carrier-customized models. Whoever prefers update manually You can do it with the official firmware and Samsung tools, always after performing a Backup.
What do you think of the news that is included in the Samsung Galaxy S6 edge With the arrival of Android Marshmallow, are they attractive and sufficient, considering that tabs can now be customized to the user's needs? The combination of a Edge panel more useful, a lighter interface And Marshmallow's native features represent a significant leap forward for everyday use.
